[lpr5.1]

Examples of using the lprm command

1. To remove a print job from the queue for your default printer: 

   lpq
Rank Owner Job Files active joe 483 overheads.ps 2nd sarah 484 /tmp/RFC137 3rd tony 485 report 
   lprm 484

The user sarah has removed their print job from the the printer queue.

2. To remove a print job that has been placed in another printer's queue: 

   lpq -Pps3
Rank Owner Job Files active jim 112 doc.ps 2nd sally 113 presentation.ps 3rd tom 114 draft lprm -Pps3 113

The user sally has removed her print job from the queue for the printer ps3.

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